Los Angeles CA Concert Tickets

Concerts in Los Angeles have long been a way of uniting all walks of life—the hippies with the preppies, the rockers with the popsters. And with its stunning surroundings and thriving music scene full of historic venues, it’s no wonder the City of Angels is such a popular place to see both established and up-and-coming artists.

Greek Theatre concerts have been an outdoor L.A. tradition since 1931, when nearly 4,000 people assembled for the venue's first show. Since then, the amphitheater has grown in size and popularity, now boasting world-class concerts and incredible views of the California hills.

Another amphitheater steeped in L.A. music history is the Hollywood Bowl, with its iconic band shell and view of the famous Hollywood sign. Opened in 1922, the Hollywood Bowl has hosted countless historic L.A. concerts, including the Beatles' 1964 performance and the Beach Boys' 1965 Summer Spectacular.

And then there's the Rose Bowl, nestled within the San Gabriel Mountains of Pasadena, just outside of Los Angeles. Home of the Bruins, the Rose Bowl certainly conjures visions of football, but the venue has long been an L.A. concert destination, too. Also the 1932 host of the Olympic Summer Games, the Rose Bowl's concert resume features names like U2, Justin Timberlake, Jay Z and Beyoncé.

No one can talk about concerts in L.A. without mentioning Coachella, even though the world-famous music and arts festival is two hours east of the city. Founded in 1999, Coachella is held every summer at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, where celebrities mingle with the masses to see some of the biggest names in the music industry. For many, it's the social event of the year.

The STAPLES Center has seen its share of celebs, too, as stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson and Charlize Theron have been known to frequent the arena. But it’s not just a sports destination—the multi-purpose venue opened in 1999 with a Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band concert and has packed in high-profile acts ever since, like Taylor Swift, Shania Twain and the Killers. Just southwest of the city, the iconic Forum has seen its share of star power over the years, too.